open-ended promise
[ˈoʊpən ˈɛndɪd ˈprɑmɪs]
nounpl: open-ended promises
promessa indefinida / promessa em aberto
1. A commitment or assurance made without specific terms, conditions, limits, or a defined endpoint
The company made an open-ended promise to support the project without specifying a budget or timeline.
A empresa fez uma promessa indefinida de apoiar o projeto sem especificar um orçamento ou cronograma.
2. A pledge that remains flexible and subject to future interpretation or modification
His open-ended promise to help whenever needed left her uncertain about what he would actually do.
Sua promessa em aberto de ajudar sempre que necessário a deixou incerta sobre o que ele realmente faria.
3. A vague commitment lacking clear boundaries, specifications, or measurable objectives
The politician's open-ended promise of economic improvement without concrete plans disappointed voters.
A promessa indefinida do político de melhorar a economia sem planos concretos decepcionou os eleitores.
In Brazilian business culture, open-ended promises are often criticized as they reflect lack of commitment or clarity. In the United States, such promises are common in informal settings but viewed skeptically in legal and professional contexts. The term reflects frustration with non-committal language in both cultures.
NYC Slang
wishy-washy promise / ballpark promise
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